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Who wants to fight the boozy crowds at Mardi Gras or shell out $100 for a visa to Brazil? If you're in the mood for samba and sequined thongs, why not let the good times roll in Trinidad or the Canary Islands? You can feel comfortable in feathers at any of these lesser-known pre-Lenten festivals.
Trinidad: Port-of-Spain sizzles during the days leading up to Lent, peaking on March 3 and 4. Check visittnt.com for "pan yards" where steel bands practice.
Venice, Italy: Try the masked balls, galas and folkloric performances ...